Miso Salmon - Japanese Miso Grilled Salmon
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
a little salt
2 tbsp white miso
2 tbsp honey
10 g butter
Instructions
- 1
Cut the salmon into pieces about 2-3 cm thick. Sprinkle a little salt over the salmon and leave it for about 10 minutes. Pat the surface dry with kitchen paper.
- 2
Put the white miso and honey in a small bowl and mix well until smooth. Place the salmon in a container and spread the honey miso mixture over both sides. Cover and marinate in the fridge overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
- 3
Take the salmon out of the fridge while you preheat the oven to 180 C fan-forced. You do not need to wipe off the honey miso mixture for this recipe.
- 4
Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the salmon on top. Bake for 10-12 minutes. If you want a little more colour on top, bake for 10 minutes, then grill for just 1-2 minutes at the end.
- 5
Place a small piece of butter on top of the hot salmon and let it melt. Serve with hot Japanese rice and miso soup.
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Tomoka's Note
This honey miso salmon is simple, but it tastes rich and comforting. The miso and honey make a sweet-savoury glaze, and the butter at the end adds a gentle richness. I think this recipe works especially well with the salmon fillets you can easily find in Australia. I often use New Zealand salmon from my local fishmonger because it has a good amount of fat, which works beautifully with the sweet miso and honey. For miso, I used Spiral Organic shiro miso, which I bought at IGA this time. The longer you marinate the salmon, the deeper the flavour becomes. I sometimes leave it for two nights. It is simple enough for a weeknight, but still feels like a gentle, satisfying Japanese meal.
FAQ
What kind of miso should I use?
Use white miso as the base for this recipe. It is usually milder, a little sweeter and less salty than red miso, so it gives the salmon a gentle flavour and is easier to bake without the miso tasting too strong. If you like, you can add a small amount of red miso too for a deeper sweet-savoury flavour.
How long should I marinate miso salmon?
At least 2 hours is a good starting point. If you have time, overnight gives the salmon a deeper miso flavour.
Can I cook miso salmon in a frying pan?
Yes. If cooking it in a frying pan, gently remove some of the miso mixture first so it does not burn too quickly. Add a little oil to the pan and cook the salmon over low to medium-low heat. Add a little of the miso mixture back near the end and finish cooking gently.
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